Hike „Luchsingen to Braunwald“

Brief description: We start in Luchsingen and take the cable car up to Brunnenberg. From there, we walk uphill to the Oberblegisee, our first break. This beautiful mountain lake is a great spot for our first break, before we move on.
Next, nice mountain paths lead us to Braunwald. Here we join the Panoramaweg, a loop trail with some of the best views over the Glarus Alps. Along the way, we pass green valleys, ridgelines, and snowy peaks.
There are also several mountain inns where we can stop and rest, like the Berggasthaus Gumen.
A great day of mountain views, fresh air, and good company awaits.

Komoot Link: Luchsingen to Braunwald Hike | Wanderung | Komoot

Key data
Length: 16,9 km
Ascent: 920 m
Descent: 450 m
Duration without breaks: approx. 5:30 hours
Technical difficulty: according to Komoot SAC T2.
SAC T2: Mountain hiking trail - Trail with a clear route throughout. Terrain is steep in places. Risk of falling cannot be ruled out. Elementary sure-footedness. Elementary sense of direction.

Arrival and departure
Meeting point: 8:00 Zürich HB under the blue angel
8:12 Departure from Zürich with the IR35 towards Chur
9:02 Departure from Ziegelbrücke with the S6 towards Luchsingen-Hätzingen
9:33 Arrival in Luchsingen-Hätzingen
Ride on cable car to Brunnenberg to our start point (12 CHF, Halbtax or GA not valid)
Return from Braunwald Gotzenbühl by cable car, first to Braunwald (15 CHF with a Halbtax pass
Return from Braunwald (Standseilbahn) expected around 18:00

Breaks
A short break is planned approximately every hour. After two/three hours, there will be a slightly longer break for lunch. In the afternoon we plan to take a coffe/cake at Berggasthaus Gumen. Please bring enough food with you for lunch.

Disclaimer - Important Notice
This is NOT a guided tour. It is an informal meetup of individuals who take part on their own responsibility. There is no tour guide and no professional supervision. Even if one person walks in front and suggests a pace and direction, this is only for orientation — it does not create any duty of care, and every participant remains fully responsible for themselves.
Each participant is solely responsible for:

*assessing the requirements and difficulty of the hike,

• evaluating their own fitness and capabilities,
  *ensuring adequate equipment (boots, clothing, Sun cream, tick repellent etc.) and sufficient insurance coverage,
• checking the weather forecast in advance,
  *deciding at any time to slow down, take a break, or turn back.

In case professional rescue services are required, each participant will be responsible for the costs.
The organizer accepts no responsibility for any injuries, accidents, or death that may result directly or indirectly from this event. The organizer does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the hike description.
By joining this hike, you agree to the terms stated above.

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